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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.47 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.47 and 348.91 is: 481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 867.47 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/867.47 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 867.47 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 302,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,666.61/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.43

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